OVER 10,000 ‘GO CASHLESS’ CARDS REGISTERED AT ABUJA AIRPORT – MANAGER
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The Airport Manager of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Mr Ahmed Danjuma, has disclosed that no fewer than 10,000 “Go Cashless” cards have been registered at the facility since the full implementation of the Federal Government’s cashless toll policy.
Danjuma made the disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, explaining that the temporary gridlock experienced on Monday and early Tuesday at the airport toll gate was linked to the nationwide enforcement of the policy.
According to him, although registration for the cards began in August 2025, many airport users delayed compliance despite repeated sensitisation efforts by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).
“Since March 1, we went cashless in line with the policy of this government to eliminate the collection of cash at toll gates. The move aligns with the Federal Government’s broader reforms,” Danjuma said.
He explained that the initiative is aimed at enhancing transparency and optimising revenue collection, noting that previous administrations had not fully implemented such measures.
“We have been announcing it before now for airport users to get their FAAN cards, so that when you get to the gate, you just tap and the barrier opens. Now, if you go to any FAAN gate and you want to pay cash, you will be disappointed because nobody will allow you to pass through,” he added.
Meanwhile, some airport users who spoke with NAN commended the reform, describing it as a step towards improved service delivery and enhanced revenue generation.
They expressed optimism that the policy would reposition Nigeria’s aviation sector for growth and global competitiveness but urged the government to ensure that funds generated from the initiative are channelled into infrastructural development at airports nationwide.
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